High school
Ninth Grade - Twelfth Grade
The high school years, framing the transition into adulthood, require an academically rich and formative environment. This leads to successful preparation for college and, most importantly, for life.
Our four pillar approach to Catholic education is designed to educate the whole child, with our desire to instill Christian servant leadership that will carry into adulthood. Our success is confirmed by rankings and awards we have earned, including our designation as the #1 Catholic Coed Private Catholic High School in North Texas.
The high school years, framing the transition into adulthood, require an academically rich and formative environment. This leads to successful preparation for college and, most importantly, for life.
Our four pillar approach to Catholic education is designed to educate the whole child, with our desire to instill Christian servant leadership that will carry into adulthood.
Our success is confirmed by rankings and awards we have earned, including our designation as the #1 Catholic Coed Private Catholic High School in North Texas.
A well-rounded student preparing for college success, professional, and family life requires a challenging high school program of studies in the humanities, math and sciences, and the arts along with opportunities in athletics and extracurriculars that develop character through personal effort, self-discipline, spirited competition, and dedication to teamwork.
Academic rigor and critical thinking are preceded, therefore, by conviction about Truth—natural and revealed—in our relationships with God, with others, and with our own selves. In History, Literature, or Theology, students study the human person in his relationships: in political societies and economies, within the Church, and within family. Using mathematics and the tools of both life and physical sciences, we study God’s material order. In humanities and sciences, students can achieve college credit through Advanced Placement (AP) courses such as:
| Advanced Placement (AP) courses such as: |
|---|
| English Language & Composition English Literature & Composition Spanish Language & Culture Biology Latin US History Psychology Pre-Calculus Calculus Chemistry Statistics Physics |
Students do not take this learning journey alone. Academic Support is available from classroom teachers for students who want assistance with their study. The College Counseling program begins freshman year helping students gain personal insight into their strengths and talents to help them plan a course of high school studies and activities that will form the foundation of their college resumés.
Our College counseling starts in 9th grade with the exploration of different careers and student interest. IT continues in 10th and 11th grade with college and university exploration and preparation for PSAT/SAT and ACT testing. 12th grade culminates with a personal accompaniment through the entire College application process.
High School Parent Testimony: "We love the Highlands because the small class environment has allowed the College Counselor to have a deep knowledge of my son, and this was critical in getting him accepted into the right university".
Personalized academic track
We offer personalized academic rigor in the areas of Mathematics, English, Science, History and World Languages with an Honors track with advanced level academics, and a College preparatory program. Students must demonstrate ability and proficiency in order to meet the challenging Honors track curriculum.
Our program serves our apostolic mission of forming Catholic leaders. High school students have opportunities to live the Gospel in service to others on local and international mission trips, as witnesses to the life of the unborn, and as workers in a kitchen serving food to those who have none. Our students are supported in faith by weekly Mass, daily optional Communion services, spiritual retreats, and regular opportunities for the sacrament of Reconciliation.
We believe that in the formation of the whole person, opportunities to build skills and foster talents are provided inside and outside the classroom. We strive to offer opportunities for our students to grow in faith, academics and as unique individuals.
Students who graduate from The Highlands School, are integrally formed, understand that they are called to be Christian leaders, and are ready for higher education. Equipped with excellent academic preparation and their faith in Jesus Christ, they set out to invest their God-given talents to better this world.
VIA WEB